Upon closer inspection, the Giants might not be looking at Jackson as a cornerback. NFL Draft Scout has noted several concerns about Jackson’s game, including balance, allowing too much of a cushion, improper use of hands and inconsistency with catching interceptions that come his way.

If Jackson is to make this team, it will be via special teams, where he acquired a wealth of experience as a freshman and sophomore, though general manager Jerry Reese wasn't so quick to dismiss the idea that Jackson might be able to contribute something at cornerback.

"We think he has some upside, has some intangibles that we like, (such as) height, weight, speed," Reese told reporters. "He’s our kind of guy, he’s a captain, a leader, going to play on all of your special teams while he’s developing into a corner."

Giants' Vice President of Player Evaluation Marc Ross agreed with Reese's assessment that Jackson has upside as a cornerback down the road.

"These big corners that have been taken that can run and you work with, you hit on. making their way on teams for a couple years and then you got a player," he said.